Expert reviews
“Home of Oslo’s famous Theatercaféen, the opulent Continental is wonderfully old-fashioned in style and ethos; there’s a lot of repeat business thanks to the smooth service and warm welcome accorded to all.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Oslo.
“History meets modernity at this landmark—it’s a sophisticated stay with stylish guest rooms and posh common areas. The handsome lobby lounge has Munch lithographs on the walls.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Oslo.
What guests liked
- Top location
- Friendly staff
- Private parking
- Comfortable beds
- Free Wifi
All you need to know
Hotel Continental offers a contemporary-classic atmosphere in one of the most unbeatable locations in Oslo. During your stay, you’ll be close to the waterfront, and even closer to Oslo’s most popular attractions, like the National Theater, Karl Johans gate, and the Royal Palace. It’s also just a three-minute walk to the metro station, making it quick and easy to get around the city.
This family-owned hotel has been around since 1900, encompassing 151 rooms in the center of Oslo. While the hotel feels classic and old-timey, the rooms have been kept up-to-date to feature modern amenities. Bathrooms feature white tiling and recess lighting, while guest rooms boast fun lighting, white linens, bold colors, and comfortable furniture.
There are various room options, ranging from single or double rooms to large suites outdoor spaces. Every room includes WiFi, flat-screen TVs, designer toiletries, and minibars. Guests can upgrade to enjoy separate living spaces, soaking tubs, and Nespresso machines. Other suites include dining areas, outdoor terraces, and panoramic city or water views.
Hotel Continental has 12 meeting rooms, making this an excellent option for work or corporate retreats. A breakfast buffet is available, in addition to five other onsite hotel restaurants and bars. Enjoy a cup of coffee at the posh Viennese-style cafe, featuring white tablecloths and a lovely and lush outdoor patio, or grab dinner and a drink at the onsite pub. This luxurious hotel creates an upscale environment for special occasions, anniversaries, or simply a top-notch stay in Oslo.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
4 August 2024
Exceptional
Great location, fantastic staff, a very nice hotel in the heart of Oslo.
All was just perfect.
3 August 2024
Fantastico
Proximity to everything (train station, trams, buses, harbor, shopping, museums, palace etc And awesome breakfast and staff at breakfast restaurant
The toilet design could be improved :) The flush hides behind the lid so no access till u r done … maybe too much info … but poor design for a very good hotel
2 August 2024
Fabulous
It was my first time in Oslo. It was the perfect location to be able to walk around Oslo and even to catch public transportation, etc. The people were great and I especially liked the “eating/sitting” place in the lobby.
30 July 2024
Very good
very good breakfast, super Service from Sarah
30 July 2024
We would recommend the hotel highly.
Well situated. Very nice staff. Excellent breakfast
Room very small
28 July 2024
Very good
Everything was good.
All restaurants in the hotel are closed for summer, only a bar with the small amount of food options is available.
25 July 2024
Exceptional
All are good
22 July 2024
Great Hotel
Great location, very friendly staff and great quiet rooms. I was on the tram side and didn’t hear much.
Not much to write, had to ask for more hangers!
20 July 2024
Excellent central Oslo hotel
Wonderful facility in a great location and very attentive staff.
14 July 2024
Elegant, friendly hotel in a great location
Location, food and room facilities
Nothing
14 July 2024
Exceptional
Great location in a city center, walking distance to most attractions. Very clean, comfortable rooms, helpful service. That was a great choice
All good
14 July 2024
Exceptional
Excellent
7 July 2024
Fantastic modern room and friendly service.
Rooms were modern and clean/comfortable. Service was exceptional especially at the breakfast area. Very elegant hotel.
4 July 2024
Great service and very comfortable
Rooms Bathroom Food at breakfast
29 June 2024
Exceptional
everything.... friendly staff... .excellent food and service
I could have stayed longer
27 June 2024
One of the best hotel in Oslo
Very close to everything , very clean, very quiet , breakfast was excellent.
18 June 2024
A wonderful stay at an outstanding hotel
Outstanding room, facilities, and staff
nothing
17 June 2024
A perfect city home away from home!
Perfect central location! We were warmly welcomed and a room was available early.
15 June 2024
Fabulous
Amazing hotel. Close to attractions and shopping street
None
12 June 2024
Excellent overall - location was unbeatable.
Service was good. Room was excellent. Buffet breakfast has a wide and good selection
The receipt took a while to arrive in my email - some technical issue.
11 June 2024
Fabulous
The breakfasts were outstanding and the service was excellent. We were in a medium sized king room, 31m2 but it was so well designed it felt larger. Watchout for tourists arriving in Oslo, do not take a tax, the rates are un regulated. We paid $60 for a 10 minute tax from the train station, one of our hotel guests paid over $300 from the airport. Use uber or take the train which is super efficient from the airport to central Oslo.
9 June 2024
Exceptional
Central location. Lovely facilities. Good breakfast.
29 May 2024
Excellent hotel in great location.
Excellent location near to bus, tram and train interchange. Short walk from everything in the town centre.
Like everything in Norway, it's expensive.
23 May 2024
Fantastic
The staff went all the way to ensure a comfortable and cozy stay for their customer
20 May 2024
Beautiful Hotel in Oslo
Convenient location. Lovely staff.
18 May 2024
Very good
The windows went to the construction site, the construction started at 6 a.m.
13 May 2024
Had a great time we will be back.
It was great!
Nothing everything sad fantastic
12 May 2024
Perfect overnight stay.
Lovely hotel, amazing location.
11 May 2024
Very pleasant stay. Highly recommended.
Location, service, breakfast especially the smoothies, room (double room is actually more modern and bright and new. Room with couch and living area is a little dark and dated). The staff was amazing. Will definitely stay there again if visiting Oslo next time.
Nothing
29 April 2024
Very good
Nice hotel good breakfast
26 April 2024
Nice and comfortable
Very nice and clean
Small room
14 April 2024
Fabulous
Breakfast was excellent! delicious and lots of options.. Bed was veryyy comfortable. all amenities' quality was perfect..
nothing!
10 April 2024
Classic hotel in the centre of Oslo
Great location, close to the airport train and centrally located in the heart of Oslo. Great breakfast buffet with loads of choices.
8 April 2024
an excellent overall stay
excellent typically Scandinavian breakfast, providing for a good selection and easily orderable extras. Location is ideal in Oslo business quarter. Pretty much everything is easily walkable
Strange some things are priced in Euros.
8 April 2024
Exceptional hotel in the perfect location in Oslo.
Met by a perfect receptionist who asked all the right questions and gave all the right info. Same lady also checked us out., exceptional. Absolutely superb hotel in an amazing location of Oslo.
Nothing much to not like. At a push maybe the bed. It was ridiculously soft., like too soft, but that's probably personal preference. Also on a double bed it was two single duvets which was a bit strange.
26 March 2024
Location, Comfort, Service, Amenities...All flawless.
We booked this expecting it to be a nice hotel, but only when we met up with a friend who's an Oslo local did we find out that it is considered the best hotel in the city. It's easy to understand why. Luxury without pretention, excellent service, the best beds we had on our entire trip through Norway. It was a hotel we actually looked forward to co9ming "home" to each day. The breakfast really was exceptional. It was simply on point and current in every single respect, which is not typical of "institution" type hotels that often rely on their reputation. To top it off, the location was perfect. Flawless.
Normally I can find one or two things that could be better, but in this case, there really were no faults. Definitely our favourite hotel in Norway, and one of the best we've stayed at in the world.
20 March 2024
Exceptional
great location, excellent room
no complains
18 March 2024
Fantastic hotel with attention to detail and wonderful staff
The comforting nature of the decor, the quietness of the surrounds giving a good nights sleep, the room service and staff , the great range for breakfast.
Nothing
17 March 2024
Fantastic staying with well services
The services and also the facilities
Water issues
26 February 2024
Exceptional
Everything
Everything
25 February 2024
Perfect!
Location is great, room is spacious and nice. Everything was great
Nothing
21 February 2024
Very relaxing after a stay in the north.
Just felt good!
14 February 2024
A great experience
Very stylish, great rooms. The gym was tiny yet functional and being there by myself was great. Breakfast was very good, both buffet options and the complimentary a la carte options. Really enjoyed this hotel. Super easy to get to with the airport train.
7 February 2024
Amazing
Clean and location
The bed mattress
17 January 2024
Will come back again
Clean rooms, very friendly staff, excellent breakfast
8 January 2024
Exceptional
This is one of the best hotels we stayed in. A true 5 star experience in every sense of the way. Friendly staff. Beautiful room. Very good breakfast.
We liked everything about this hotel.
24 December 2023
Staff were excellent. Just delightful people.
Great location. Sophisticated vibe.
21 December 2023
Fabulous and will definitely recommend
Fantastic service, great breakfast and perfect location.
11 December 2023
Lovely hotel, perfect location
The room, service, design and food were all excellent.
The lounge/bar in the lobby was overcrowded with non- residents and noisy throughout my 5 day stay. Would have been nice with a dedicated lounge for hotel guests.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Minimarket on site
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Fitness
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
Outdoors
- - Outdoor furniture
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available
9 August 2024
A wonderful trip
The staff were professional and well-prepared. Upon arrival, our rooms were ready, and the check-in process took less than five minutes.
The rooms are a bit pricy